Lining and tie



M. KLEINMANN LINING AND TIE A rii 5, 1938.

Filed March 23, 1937 INVENTQR N 0. W m h M ATTORNEY Patented Apr. 5,1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 3 Claims.

This invention relates to cravats or necktiesin' enforcement whereby thecentral longitudinalouter portion of the tie is shaped to produce aridged appearance on its outer side as demanded by fashion.

A further feature is in the provision of means by which the liningre-enforcement of the tie is secured and prevented from lateralmovement.

Another aim is to produce" means by which pattems' of the fabric may beheld in matched relation.

These objects are attained by the novel and practical construction andcombination of parts hereinafter described and shown in the accompanyingdrawing forming an essential part of this disclosure, and in which:

Figure 1 is a plan view of a conventional tie extended at full length.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the the first operation of adjusting.

Figure 3 is a. similar view of the tie after the knot has been formed. 5

Figure 4 is a plan view of the lower part of the tie, parts being brokenaway to show the arrangements of parts.

Figure 5 is a side view of the parts seen in Fig. 4.

Figure 6 is a transverse sectional view-taken on line 6-6 of Fig. 5, thefolded crease being accentuated.

tie showing Figure '7 is a fragmentary front elevationalview of a tieknotted ready for use.

Figure 8 is a cross sectional view 8-8 of Fig. '7.

Referring in greater detail to the drawing, the usual long strip tie,designated generally by the numeral I5 is formed with a main outerportion central part being parallel in width.

A lining I8 is arranged within the wing l6 and,

in the present disclosure, is split longitudinally.

at the center, as at l9, orif the lining material is quite flexible, itmay be folded only.

A sheetof strong, fairly stiff fabric. 20 is folded taken on line' orwing l6 and a minor end portion H, the

along its longitudinal center, as in Figure 6, and is secured by anadhesive 2| to each side portion of the folded lining to maintain it inthe preferred position, see Figs. 5, 6 and 8, the effect being to causethe wing I6 to crease along the center of its width, giving a desirableappearance to the tie after the knot has been made.

The smaller end I1 of the tie is passed through a loop 22 on theunderside of the wing l6, centrally thereof, thereby retaining the partsin proper adjustment and aiding in tying the knot 23.

As shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the tie material is of a single colorhaving a single transverse bar or band 25 and an L shaped device 26, ofdifferent color which upon forming the knot exactly joins the bar 25,increasing the comely appearance of the completed knot and givingpositive assurance that it has been properly tied.

Due to the simplicity of adjusting the tie it can be applied in thedark, or by blind persons or-children.

"No one 'should be able to improve the lining for the purpose of thecrease.

Having thus described the invention and set forth the manner-of itsconstruction and use, what is claimed as new and sought to secure byLetters Patent, is: v

I. A necktie having a lining folded lengthwise at the center below theknot, and a stiff fabric reinforcement shaped to present angularlydisposed side portions and'secured in the lining said reinforcement andlining operating to produce a. longitudinal crease in the tie front.

2. A necktie having a lining within its main portion, said lining beingslit longitudinally at its center below the knot, a firm fabricreinforcement bent lengthwise centrally of its width to produceangularlydisposed side portions and held by'an adhesive to said lining over theslit, and means for guiding the minor portion of the tie when making theknot. g

3. A necktie having a lining within its main portion, said lining beingslit longitudinally at its center below the knot, and a firmly adherentfabric reinforcement covering the lining adjacent the slit, saidre-enforcement folded longitudinally centrally of its width to produceequal side portions disposed at an-angle to each other.

